For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 869 students in Goose Lake, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Goose Lake, IA are Northeast Middle-high School and Northeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goose Lake, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Goose Lake have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Goose Lake, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast Middle-high School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3690 Hwy.136
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2249
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2249
Gr: 6-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 370th Ave
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2249
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2249
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Goose Lake, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northeast Alternative High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
#1 School Lane
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2454
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2454
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Goose Lake, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Goose Lake, IA include Northeast Middle-high School and Northeast Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Goose Lake?
2 public schools are located in Goose Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Goose Lake?
Goose Lake public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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